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Youth Makerspace: Custom Pillow Printing and Sewing! (3-week series)

Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 2 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

In this three-week series on July 15, 22, and 29, come learn and practice different ways to print on fabric, including using a vinyl cutter and heat press to print a design.  At the end of the month, use your printed fabric to make your own pillow with a sewing machine.  If you miss a […]

Event Series Meadow Makers at Davis Park

Pollinator Meadow Volunteers at Davis Park

Davis Park Community Garden corner of Chalkstone Avenue and Oakland Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Are you interested in getting first-hand experience growing a meadow with native plants?  Volunteer with us at the Davis Park Community Garden! Together we will continue the transformation of what was once a hillside lawn into beautiful garden habitat. This project is a collaboration between URI Master Gardeners, Davis Park Community Garden and Mt. Pleasant […]

Event Series Youth Maker Studio

Youth Makerspace: Weaving and Embroidery!

Knight Memorial Library - Teen Area 1 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

In this three-week series, come learn and practice different ways to make and design fabric, including using a loom to weave fabric out of yarn and using embroidery tools to add decoration.  Drop-ins are welcome, but you can also sign up with Kristen at khaines@clpvd.org.  (Recommended for older elementary, middle school, and teens)

Event Series Art Workshop

Art Workshop

South Providence Library - Children's Area 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Art Workshop Art can help you develop your creativity, critical thinking skills, and social interactions. All are welcome!!

Flower Pressing & Decoupage Workshop

Mt. Pleasant Library 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

In this workshop for adults, we will press and dry flowers in minutes with our microwave flower press! We will have a selection of plants & flowers to choose from. You are encouraged to bring your own specimens to press as well. Then we will decorate a canvas with the pressed flowers. Space is limited. […]

Watercolor Painting- Summer Landscape (Ages 10-18)

Mt. Pleasant Library 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Learn 4 different watercolor painting techniques and use them to recreate a summer landscape! Bring home your own 9"x12" masterpiece. Ages 10-18. Registration is required. Click on the link below to register. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/watercolor-painting-for-teens-summer-landscape-tickets-947080291647?aff=oddtdtcreator About the teacher Narragansett local Aileen Quinn was born an artist. She graduated from the Butera School of Art in Boston where […]

Event Series Open Craft

Open Craft

Mt. Pleasant Library 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Button making, painting, ozobots... Join the library each week to create and tinker with something different! All ages. No registration required.

Flower Pressing & Decoupage Workshop

Mt. Pleasant Library 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

In this workshop for adults, we will press and dry flowers in minutes with our microwave flower press! We will have a selection of plants & flowers to choose from. You are encouraged to bring your own specimens to press as well. Then we will decorate a canvas with the pressed flowers. Space is limited. […]

Event Series Meadow Makers at Davis Park

Pollinator Meadow Volunteers at Davis Park

Davis Park Community Garden corner of Chalkstone Avenue and Oakland Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Are you interested in getting first-hand experience growing a meadow with native plants?  Volunteer with us at the Davis Park Community Garden! Together we will continue the transformation of what was once a hillside lawn into beautiful garden habitat. This project is a collaboration between URI Master Gardeners, Davis Park Community Garden and Mt. Pleasant […]